June Lake, California

The mountains are calling and I must go. - John Muir

A Quick Word On Mountain Safety…

June Lake is black bear habitat. Never leave food, even if unopened, in your vehicle.

Please be aware that the town of June Lake sits at 7,650’ above sea level. Most people do not experience altitude related
symptoms at this elevation but please be aware it will INCREASE the effects of alcohol on the body until you have time to
acclimate. Please drink responsibly.

Arrive By Plane

RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT (RNO)
2 HOURS 42 MINUTES to June Lake.

Served by American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest, Volaris, and others. Car rental services available. This is the closest airport to June Lake.

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL (LAX)
5 HOURS 20 MINUTES to June Lake.

Served by all major airlines. Car rental services available.

Mammoth Yosemite (MMH) and Bishop Eastern Sierra (BIH) offer local services but are out of season for commercial travel. Central Valley airports (Fresno, Sacramento, SF Bay Area, etc.) are not recommended as mountain passes may close and create lengthy detours for travelers.

Arrive By Car

From Los Angeles you will have about a 5 hour car ride that takes you past some of the most iconic and extreme representations of the landscape of the American West. (325 miles)

Recommended Stops

  1. Mojave Desert

  2. Red Rock Canyon State Park

  3. Death Valley NP (requires detour)

  4. Museum of Western Film History

  5. Mount Whitney (tallest peak in continental USA)

  6. Manzanar National Historic Site

  7. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (oldest living trees on Earth)

 

Where to Stay

Hotels and Guesthouses

Part of June’s charm is the lack of chain establishments, and that extends to the hotels. Below is a partial list of hotels which would place you in the town proper and within walking distance of Nadia+Eric, food options, the brewery, and activities. If you would prefer a hotel with additional amenities we recommend the Double Eagle Lodge, or checking out nearby Mammoth Lakes. AirBnb is also a great option. Please let us know if you would like assistance in booking your lodging. Nadia+Eric will be staying in an AirBnb near the center of town (Google Maps).

June Lake Villager

2640 CA-158
June Lake CA 93529
(Google Maps)
www.junelakevillager.com

June Lake Motel

2716 CA-158
June Lake CA 93529
(Google Maps)
www.junelakemotel.com

Lake Front Cabins

32 Brenner St
June Lake CA 93529
(Google Maps)
www.lakefrontcabins.co

Gull Lake Lodge

132 Bruce Street
June Lake CA 93529
(Google Maps)
www.gulllakelodge.com

What to Do

Activities in the June Lake Area

EAT & DRINK

  1. Tiger Bar (Google Maps)
    9a - 9p daily
    Legend has it that the slot machines that used to adorn the bar at the Tiger Bar now sit at the bottom of June Lake (168’ down)!

  2. June Pie (Google Maps)
    4-8:30p F, 12-8:30p Sat, 12-8p Sun
    Pizzas!

  3. June Lake Brewing (Google Maps)
    12-7p daily
    Local favorite hangout. Enjoy an outdoor beer garden with fresh suds brewed with crisp mountain water.
    Pro Tip - grab a bite at La Parilla, the Mexican food truck parked at the JLB beer garden.

THINGS TO DO

  1. Natural Hot Springs
    (Google Maps)
    Ready to relax some sore muscles? Check out Willy’s Hot Springs. Free, open 24 hours. No services.

  2. Indoor Hot Tubs - Double Eagle Spa
    (Google Maps)
    Want to soak but without the trek to the natural hot springs? Try the Double Eagle Spa. $20-50/pp, towels and lockers available

  3. Hiking
    Hiking abounds in the Eastern Sierra. We recommend the loop around Convict Lake, one of the many trails in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, or the Parker Lake trail in June Lake. Check out All Trails for more information.

  4. Fishing
    The fishing season runs through October. June Lake is famous for it’s stocked Rainbow Trout fishing. Seasonal boat rentals are available June Lake, Gull Lake, and Silver Lake, and fly fishing is available along Reverse Creek and Hot Creek.

  5. Biking
    Excellent opportunities available for cyclists include road biking on scenic roads like CA-120 (east of 395) or mountain biking with lift access at Mammoth Mountain.

  6. Eastern Sierra Ale Trail
    Had enough of the hiking trail? Time to hit the ale trail! Get a map to start exploring the local breweries.
    Eastern Sierra Ale Trail Website

  7. Yosemite National Park
    You can access the Eastern entrance of Yosemite NP in about 25 minutes from June Lake. Take the scenic CA-120 pass ride as it winds up it’s carved path underneath towering Tioga Peak (11,526’).

  8. Mono Lake
    Spot the Tufa formations at Mono Lake, a terminal lake formed 760,000 years ago.

  9. Obsidian Dome
    (Google Maps)
    Located just outside the southern 395 entrance of June Lake, this moon like topography is a fun place to explore amongst the rock formations.

  10. Bodie
    (Bodie SP Website)
    Explore Western history at this well preserved ghost town. Now a California State Park, you can see the mining history of the Old West up close.

SUPPLY and EQUIP

  1. June Lake General Store
    Great spot to pickup last minute essentials and toiletries. The general store really has it all! Just be warned - prices may be slightly (or extremely) higher than you’re used to.

  2. Ernies Tackle and Ski
    Great spot in the heart of town to pickup outdoor gear for your Eastern Sierra adventure.

  3. Sierra Wave T-Shirt Co.
    The place in town for all of your souvenir needs. T-shirts, mugs, pins, stickers, and more.

  4. Rite-Aid Mammoth Lakes
    Pharmacy.

  5. Vons Mammoth Lakes Open 24 Hours
    Major grocery store with pharmacy section.